Final answer:
In the local chapter GPA requirements, 4 percent of students from each high school are considered eligible in the local context if they are in the 96th percentile or above.
Step-by-step explanation:
Under the local chapter GPA requirements, students whose GPAs are at or above the 96th percentile of all students at their high school qualify for 'eligible in the local context', even if they are not in the top 12 percent statewide. This means that 4 percent of the students from each high school are eligible locally because the 96th percentile marks the top 4 percent of students.